Can We Add salt? (tiny 2600gal AGP Pool)

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So after reading this post

See this paper which describes the conditions and causes of eye irritation in swimming pools. The primary cause is when one keeps their eyes open under water that is lower in salt level because osmotic pressure builds up in the eyes causing them to hurt and get irritated. The salt level of human tears and eye fluids is around 8000 ppm but the study found that at 7000 ppm all eye irritation stopped even with 2 ppm FC (and no CYA) while with no chlorine there was no irritation at or above 5000 ppm. Note that saltwater chlorine generator pools in the U.S. typically have salt levels of around 3000 ppm......

I think my DH & kiddos (who get very red eyes in our pool), despite the numbers testing great, would benefit from this (salt)! When we vacationed in Hawaii a couple years ago, he did not get red eyes while swimming.

We have a tiny AGP (2600gal), would the benefits be worth the "cost" (budget is factor in this household)?
My DH likes to backwash often, how would this play into it?

Still trying to find the right way to "test" the salt in the water. Links/shortcuts would be welcome! =)


Hoping I got this in the right place!

 

[kellyfair]

Sure you can add salt. You probably already have some in there, since chlorine adds salt.

The Taylor K-1766 tests for salt.

 

[jblizzle]

Are you thinking of adding a SWG or just some salt for the feel?

for a SWG you need about 3200ppm, for the feel, often people target about 2000ppm.

For the latter, the cost would be minimal. One 40 pound bag would add about 2000ppm and cost you about $6 (solar salt from HD or Lowes). Throw that in and see if it helps.

I am not sure I would even worry about testing.

 

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Are you thinking of adding a SWG or just some salt for the feel?
for a SWG you need about 3200ppm, for the feel, often people target about 2000ppm.
For the latter, the cost would be minimal. One 40 pound bag would add about 2000ppm and cost you about $6 (solar salt from HD or Lowes). Throw that in and see if it helps.
I am not sure I would even worry about testing.

Definitely not for the chlorine. Just to help minimize swimmer discomfort (they are ridiculously sensitive).

Thank you!